Mental Health in Nova Scotia

• Public health officials report decreased wait times for mental health, addictions services

  Health officials report a decrease in overall wait times for mental health services, but some MLAs question how closely those numbers reflect real patient experiences.

  Health

  Feb 9
• Free mental health supports set up for Nova Scotians struggling with multiple tragedies

  More than 50 psychologists will be available to provide mental health support to Nova Scotians dealing with grief from the mass shootings.

  Health

  May 1, 2020
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• Make time to take care of your mental health during COVID-19 pandemic

  As more people work from home, self-isolate, and practice social distancing due to the coronavirus outbreak, a psychiatrist warns of the impact on mental health.

  Health

  Mar 20, 2020
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• ‘I feel like they just don’t care’: The people waiting for mental health support in Atlantic Canada

  Those suffering with mental illness have told Global News of year-long waitlists and being discharged from hospital even as they begged for help.

  Health

  Apr 15, 2019
• Nova Scotia commits $192K to boost mental health support in Cape Breton

  Dr. Stan Kutcher held three days of consultations and fact-finding in Cape Breton with families, school staff and the community.

  Canada

  Aug 2, 2017